Caitlain Bricker: Product Developer in Los Angeles, California

* Managed around 45 new SKUs per month at various stages of development through use of internal trackers/PLM system to keep products on designated timelines. * Created/updated around 20-30 tech packs per week for new and existing products. * Developed new product categories by working with factories, sourcing, and merchandising on design, construction, and costing. * Partnered with factories in China, Cambodia, and Vietnam to drive products product forward by submitting and updating tech packs, maintaining communication with factories by providing detailed sample comments, and advising on product limitation, compliance, costing, and construction. * Collaborated with sales, sourcing, and design teams to ensure products meet design and cost requirements. * Lead weekly PD calls with sales, licensing, and sourcing to provide updates and statuses of all upcoming products.

* Managed around 25 new products per month including tech pack creation and maintenance based on licensor/buyer and sample feedback. * Partnered with design, licensing, sales, compliance, and China partners to drive products through production. * Oversaw product timelines from project initiation to production to ensure products were produced and ship dates were met. * Maintained product tracking documents and PLM system to ensure all departments were up to date on product status. * Reviewed all product samples and provided detailed feedback to the factory to ensure quality and approved design is met for production. * Analyzed all 2D and 3D drafts on molded items to ensure accuracy of design in sampling and production.

* Managed the PD process including sample developments, pricing confirmation, color and testing approvals, and trim developments for 10 accounts. * Partnered with internal tech design and production teams to ensure smooth product flow through communication and utilizing our internal PLM system.

* Reviewed product submission to verify artwork used corresponds to updated style guides * Correspond with licensees on creative direction and product development. * Collaborated with creative services and brand assurance to further develop the Marvel brand.

• Developed patterns on Adobe Photoshop to be used in production • Prepared and updated technical packages for factory reference • Optimized store information, order quantity, and date of delivery for production orders • Contributed to the development process for the S/S 2017 and F/W 2017 collections • Worked independently and with the intern team on preparing the fashion week presentation

• Sourced fabrics, trims, closures, and notions in the garment district • Performed dyeing techniques to fabric and trims • Assisted in sample management for the in-house design team and factory management

• Introduced concepts for further U.S. ready to wear market penetration • Produced visual merchandising and sourced accessory displays for client appointments • Aided in sample management for bridal and ready-to-wear directors